A leading medical technology company based in Castlebar, Ireland is seeking a Sterilization Engineer II. This role focuses on developing sterilization processes for pharmaceutical and medical devices, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate should possess a relevant engineering degree, significant experience in steam sterilization, and strong organizational and communication skills. The company offers a permanent contract with a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Sterilization Engineer II Description of Role The Sterilization Engineer II will support R&D activities related to moist heat sterilization at Castlebar, Ireland. The role includes developing and qualifying sterilization processes for pharmaceutical and medical device products, preparing test articles, operating equipment, collecting and analysing data, and supporting global projects. Responsibilities Include Leading project teams through sterility assurance activities, including planning and execution of sterilization cycle development and qualification. Applying and interpreting sterilization standards to support product sterility assurance. Executing qualification plans, documenting results and conclusions. Ensuring compliance with Vantive’s Quality System and cGDP/cGMP practices. Working with local ISC and R&D SMEs to support testing and qualification of products. Providing regular updates to global Sterility Assurance leadership. Education And Experience Required Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline. B.S. with >6 years of related experience, or M.S. with >3 years of related experience. Engineering or science background with steam sterilization experience in manufacturing. Understanding of science and sterilization principles, regulations and guidelines related to sterilization validation. Experience with moist heat/steam sterilization and product sterility. Strong understanding of moist steam vessel operation principles and parameters that impact sterility requirements. Experience managing multiple activities simultaneously. Knowledge of medical device and/or pharmaceutical sterilization. Knowledge of GDP/GMP/GLP practices. Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage and execute project tasks to strict timelines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for management updates. Statistical background. Ability to operate within cross-functional teams with limited guidance. Desirable Skills Pharmaceutical or Medical Device manufacturing experience. Knowledge of sterilization modalities such as radiation or ethylene oxide. Minitab knowledge. Experience working in a manufacturing environment. What Vantive Can Offer To You A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment. A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme. A collaborative and dynamic work environment. Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology. Recognition and reward for outstanding performance. Reasonable Accommodation Vantive is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. We are actively seeking an Operational Excellence Engineer to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies across the Chemistry and Microbiology laboratories, as well as supporting other functional areas as required. This individual will be a strong team player, a Lean Leader with a thorough understanding of laboratory workflows, compliance requirements, and the principles of Lean and Continuous Improvement. The role requires a blend of technical proficiency, analytical skills, and leadership to effectively influence lab teams, streamline testing and support processes, and ensure operational excellence within a GMP-regulated environment. The Engineer will report directly to the Operational Excellence Manager and will work closely with laboratory leadership, QA, and cross‑functional teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Leadership Competencies Ensures Accountability: Acts with a clear sense of ownership. Follows through on commitments and ensures others do the same. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and outcomes Drives Results: Has a strong bottom‑line orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks Influence and Collaboration: Has an ability to influence while fostering collaboration across laboratory and cross‑functional teams. Change Leadership: Leads by example in promoting a culture of continuous improvement, guiding teams through transitions with resilience and clear communication Efficiency and Problem Solving: Demonstrates a proven track record for efficiency in executing lab improvement projects while effectively navigating roadblocks Key Responsibilities Process Improvement: Lead and implement continuous improvement methodologies to optimize lab operations, increase testing efficiency, and reduce waste Data Analysis: Leverage data-driven insights to identify performance gaps, trends, and opportunities for improvement in lab processes Cross‑functional Collaboration: Work closely with laboratory, QA, and operations teams to implement improvement initiatives that enhance compliance and efficiency Training and Development: Coach and mentor laboratory personnel on Lean and continuous improvement principles to sustain a culture of excellence Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field (level 7 or higher) Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification Minimum 3–5 years of experience in operational excellence, process improvement, or a related field, ideally within a laboratory or GMP‑regulated environment Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Power BI, Smartsheet, or laboratory information systems (LIMS) Proven leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence laboratory and cross‑functional teams What Can Vantive Offer To You A stable and secure work environment A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme A collaborative and dynamic work environment Access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology Recognition and reward for outstanding performance Reasonable Accommodation Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link Recruitment Fraud Notice Vantive has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Vantive employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A vital organ therapy company is seeking a Sterilisation Qualification Specialist in Castlebar. This role involves ensuring product safety and compliance through testing, calibration of instruments, and conducting sterilizer qualifications. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of experience within regulated environments, strong technical aptitude, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a permanent contract, comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, and a collaborative work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Vantive Castlebar is looking for a Shipping Specialist to join our team — someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring our products are prepared, packaged, and shipped with accuracy and care, supporting both our internal teams and our customers. If you’re detail‑oriented, organised, and ready to contribute to a growing manufacturing operation, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities Direct and coordinate the activities of shipping team to assist in preparing orders Stage finished orders for shipping and load trucks Realise loading techniques for shipping in various shipping containers Lead shipping teams to accomplish safely on‑time, complete, correct assignments Ship customer orders domestically and internationally using specified carriers and freight forwarders Follow up as required with shipping companies to coordinate pickups and deliveries to our distribution centres Ensure the quality of finished goods in the shipping process Adhere to GDP guidelines for shipment of finished goods and ensure all employees are trained to complete tasks as per GDP requirements Maintain inventory of all shipping materials; cycle counting of inventory, completing annual cycle counts Prepare commercial invoices and S.E.D.s as required for international shipments Follow, identify and encourage all safety practices reporting any concerns to a Safety Team member or member of Management Guide, support, and ensures effective training of team members Maintain a positive and collaborative work environment (in the department and across other functions) Adhere to company policies and procedures. Report any employee or process concerns to Management Requirements History of success in a position of accountability is preferred 2+ years of shipping experience Experience with inventory, cycle counts or audit is a plus Proven ability to perform assigned tasks in a timely manner Experience and ability to operate a forklift Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Benefits A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme A collaborative and dynamic work environment Access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology Recognition and reward for outstanding performance #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading manufacturing operation in Castlebar is seeking a Shipping Specialist to coordinate shipping activities and ensure product accuracy. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of shipping experience and a detail-oriented mindset. Key responsibilities include leading shipping teams, maintaining shipping materials, and adhering to GDP guidelines. The position offers a permanent contract with a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. Join a high‑performing Quality team in Castlebar as a Sterilisation Qualification Specialist, with responsibility for Calibration and Steam Sterilisation processes. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring product safety and compliance, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys technical problem‑solving, precision, and working in a regulated environment where quality truly matters. Duties And Responsibilities Working in full compliance with all environmental, health, and safety procedures, as well as department‑specific requirements. Testing and calibrating measuring and indicating instruments to meet established government, commercial, and specification standards. Setting up test equipment and verifying the accuracy of instruments used to record voltage, heat, magnetic resistance, and other critical parameters. Adjusting and repairing instruments to ensure they meet calibration standards. Coordinating instrument re‑certification with external standards laboratories, including inspection and documentation review. Maintaining and updating the calibration scheduling database. Performing routine calibrations in line with defined procedures. Conducting sterilizer qualifications and performing QA review of sterilization cycles. Acting as back‑up Sterility Assurance Engineer, including assessing quality impact of deviations on sterilized loads. Supporting additional quality or technical tasks as required. Experience And Education Required 2–4 years of relevant experience in a similar technical or regulated environment. Strong mathematical and technical aptitude. Solid IT skills and comfort working with digital systems. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams. A third‑level qualification in an engineering, scientific, or technical discipline is preferred. Equivalent experience in sterilization, engineering, or maintenance will also be considered. What Vantive Can Offer To You A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment. A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme. A collaborative and dynamic work environment. Access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology. Recognition and reward for outstanding performance. Reasonable Accommodation Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link #J-18808-Ljbffr
Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients – that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. Engineering Manager This role is a high-impact, leadership position reporting to the Head of Engineering. You will lead a team of engineers in project delivery from feasibility to FAT, SAT, OQ and PQ that will shape our technology landscape and play a crucial role in driving process improvements to ensure the plant operates efficiently. Technical Leadership Utilise project management principles from project inception through to delivery Identify and resolve complex problems where analysis of issues requires in-depth knowledge Drive efficiency, continuous improvement and innovation Experience in high-speed robotic design Project Management Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and resources to ensure timely completion Manage the department capital and overhead costs delivering to budget and on time Coordinate with stakeholders, including consultants, customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to ensure project success Team Management Manage, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the regulated environment Coordinate engineering team in planning and executing complex project activities with accountability for successful completion of assigned deliverables to optimize safety, quality, cost and efficiency through best-in-class engineering practices Develop team members to increase business acumen and functional skills Education And Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Biomedical) or a related field Minimum 8 years’ experience in highly automated and regulated manufacturing environment Experience managing/supervising technical engineering staff Key Skills Required Extensive knowledge of broad range of automated manufacturing processes, technical systems and processes within a pharma environment Proven successful project management leadership skills and overseeing cross functional teams Drive decisions on cost, compliance, quality, and productivity Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills including high discretion/judgment in decision making Strong IT skills, including good working knowledge of MS suite including MS Project (essential) and relevant facility management software, such as AutoCad Excellent interpersonal & team skills What Vantive Can Offer To You A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme A collaborative and dynamic work environment Access to state-of-the‑art equipment and technology Recognition and reward for outstanding performance Reasonable Accommodation Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link #J-18808-Ljbffr
Process Validations Engineer Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. We are seeking a Process Validations Engineer to join our growing team of talented and passionate people at our Castlebar, Co. Mayo site. Across our Castlebar and Swinford facilities, more than 1,300 colleagues work together in a 24/7 operation dedicated to extending lives and expanding possibilities. Duties And Responsibilities Author validation protocols, reports, and risk assessments that ensure compliance and process reliability. Review engineering trials and product development documentation to support new and existing processes. Complete validation and risk assessments within TrackWise 8. Provide technical approval of validation documentation. Lead validation projects, ensuring they are executed in a controlled, compliant, and timely manner. Deliver clear project updates to stakeholders. Prepare and deliver presentations, contributing to effective project communication and management. Education And Experience Required A degree in Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience). Experience in process validation is desirable, but not essential—training will be provided. Knowledge of EU GMP and FDA regulatory requirements. Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to make sound decisions and work through complex technical challenges. A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively within a team environment. What Vantive Can Offer To You A permanent contract with a stable and secure work environment. A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme. A collaborative and dynamic work environment. Access to state‑of‑the‑art equipment and technology. Recognition and reward for outstanding performance. Reasonable Accommodation Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading organ therapy company located in Castlebar is seeking a Process Validations Engineer to enhance their team. The role involves authoring validation protocols, leading projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Applicants should possess a degree in Science or Engineering, and while experience in process validation is preferred, training will be provided. The company offers a permanent contract, a benefits package including medical insurance and pension, and a supportive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
